Remote-Eligible Supervisory Biologist, Animal Care & Research

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Insurance

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Life Insurance

Long Term Care Insurance

Retirement Program

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution seeks a Supervisory Biologist in Animal Care Science (ACS) at NZCBI, Washington, DC. You will oversee animal collections, supervise staff, lead research programs, and advance welfare and breeding efforts under the Office of the Under Secretary of Science and Research.

This permanent, full-time role offers a robust benefits package, telework eligibility, and opportunities to mentor students and interns while ensuring compliance with housing, nutrition, disease

Qualifications

• Experience supervising animal care staff and volunteers.
• Experience with management of animal collections including housing, nutrition, and welfare standards.
• Ability to develop budgets and manage research programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assistant curators, animal keepers, volunteers, and contractors.
• Oversee daily care and husbandry of animal collections.
• Develop and implement disease surveillance and breeding programs.
• Lead research programs and mentor students and staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Animal care

Budget management

Research leadership

Mentoring

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution seeks a Supervisory Biologist in Animal Care Science (ACS) at NZCBI, Washington, DC. You will oversee animal collections, supervise staff, lead research programs, and advance welfare and breeding efforts under the Office of the Under Secretary of Science and Research.

This permanent, full-time role offers a robust benefits package, telework eligibility, and opportunities to mentor students and interns while ensuring compliance with housing, nutrition, disease